The Left's Hypocrisy On Full, Flagrant Display

 

Will C'mas Tree Bonfires Be Allowed Again?

The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Doug Steinhardt that would restore a cherished post-Christmas tradition for New Jersey communities.

Sen. Doug Steinhardt’s bill that would restore a cherished post-Christmas tradition for New Jersey communities was passed by the New Jersey Senate. (Pixabay)

“With today’s Senate vote advancing my legislation, municipalities may soon be able to restore the tradition of Christmas tree bonfires throughout the state. The open burning of Christmas trees was a popular post-Christmas tradition before the events were shut down due to overregulation,” said Steinhardt (R-23). “Annual Christmas tree bonfires were an economic driver for participating municipalities, who often used these events to fundraise for local causes and organizations. This legislation would end the prohibition of municipal Christmas tree bonfires and allow communities to re-ignite this custom.”

The New Jersey Administrative Code currently prohibits the open burning of refuse materials like Christmas trees.

In years prior, certain municipalities would host an annual event for the open burning of Christmas trees to bring residents together and fundraise money for the community.

After the Department of Environmental Protection banned the burning of the trees at municipal open burn events, residents became outraged as their local tradition came to an end. Municipalities now use wooden pallets as an alternative to Christmas trees.

Senator Steinhardt’s bill, S-861, would allow municipalities to restore this tradition by permitting an annual event for the open burning of the trees. The bill requires municipalities holding the events to ensure that all ornaments, lights, and other items are removed from the trees prior to the open burn.

“Annual open burn events are a cost-effective method for municipalities to dispose of discarded Christmas trees,” Steinhardt added. “These events would occur under the watchful eye of local fire departments and provide greater environmental benefits than dumping the trees into landfills. By reducing regulatory burdens, communities can once again partake in their annual Christmas tree burning traditions.”

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NJ To Get More Equal School Funding?

The New Jersey Senate voted to advance legislation sponsored by Senator Declan O’Scanlon that would exempt certain school districts from state aid cuts.

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s bill that would exempt certain school districts from state aid cuts was passed by the New Jersey Senate. (©iStock)

“The Senate voted today to help a local school district that I represent maintain necessary transportation services for their students. Moreover, the Senate showed a bipartisan commitment to stop aid cuts for a struggling school, which is a small, but much-needed step towards reforming New Jersey’s school funding formula,” said O’Scanlon. (R-13). “Republicans have argued for years that the state’s school funding formula needed to be rolled back and reformed to avoid unfair aid cuts and to protect taxpayers. Many schools throughout the state are suffering from the S2 formula and bridging the gap with supplementary funding is not a long-term solution. This legislation would provide assistance to the Freehold Regional School District to ensure that their students do not lose courtesy busing in the coming school year.”

Since 2020, New Jersey has used a controversial school funding formula known as S2, which was created in 2018 to provide an equitable distribution of aid among school districts throughout the state. Republicans have argued that this formula is deeply flawed and believe that it should be fixed to avoid unfair school aid cuts.

“In response to proposed school funding cuts, the Freehold Regional School District voted to eliminate necessary student transportation services to make ends meet,” O’Scanlon noted. “This is a direct reflection on the flawed nature of the S2 school funding formula and should leave no doubt as to why it needs to be reformed.”

In March 2023, it was revealed that nearly 200 school districts were losing funds under the proposed 2024 fiscal budget. To save money in lieu of funding cuts, the Freehold Regional School Board eliminated bus routes for students who live within 2.5 miles of the school.

Senator O’Scanlon’s bill, S-3950, aims to freeze school aid cuts for regional schools that meet certain requirements. To receive an exemption under the bill, the district must be regional and compromised of five or more constituent school districts. Additionally, they must spend 15% less in administrative costs per pupil than the statewide average for regional school districts and have mitigated the costs of regionalization.

The final condition that eligible school districts must meet is to have raised their district taxes up to the maximum limit permitted by law during each of the last five years.

School districts that receive an exemption under the bill would be prohibited from eliminating courtesy busing for students who reside in their district.

“Children should not have to put their lives at risk walking to and from school as they would in the Freehold School District if they were to lose their courtesy busing. This bill restores funding for the district so that they can provide necessary transportation for their students,” O’Scanlon added. “While this bill doesn’t address other school districts that are struggling throughout the state, we have to start somewhere so that we can reach a long-term solution for the state. When you let the little issues pile up, it makes addressing the bigger picture more difficult.”

Most Say Biden Cognitive Ability 'Major Concern'

 

VIDEO: Shirtless RFK Jr. Gets In Shape!

Getting in shape for my debates with President Biden! pic.twitter.com/ns8MdJVlmx

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) June 25, 2023

The REAL Question To Ask Right Now . . .

 

Trump Wows The Faith And Freedom Crowd!

DONALD J. TRUMP at the FAITH & FREEDOM COALITION: “For seven years, you and I have been fighting side-by-side to rescue our country from evil and from the sinister forces who hate it. Our enemies are waging war on faith and freedom, on science and religion, on history and… pic.twitter.com/7Uj1IyJOoi

— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) June 25, 2023

Christian Broadcasting Network host David Brody remarked, "I was in the room tonight when President Trump spoke to the Faith and Freedom Coalition in DC and let me just say this: the enthusiasm among evangelicals for him in this room tonight was as strong as ever." 

Here are some highlights from President Trump's speech:  

President Trump: "I will inform China that they have 48 hours to get any military and spying equipment out of Cuba, or I will drop the hammer, and there will be tariffs unlike ANYTHING China has seen before.”

President Trump: “Christians have been under siege under this administration. Never again will federal law enforcement be used to target religious believers. Americans of faith are not a threat to our country, Americans of faith are the soul of our country.” 

President Trump: "I will issue a policy directive making it clear that a core national defense mission is to protect American sovereignty, therefore we must use any and all resources necessary to stop this invasion...We're going to get the bad ones out, quickly."

President Trump: "As your president, I will continue to stand proudly for pro-life policies, just as I did for four strong years. I will continue to fight against the demented late-term abortionists in the Democrat Party.”

President Trump: "I will immediately sign a new Executive Order to cut federal funding for any school pushing critical race theory, transgender insanity, and other inappropriate racial, sexual, or political content on our children.”

President Trump: “Before I even arrive at the Oval Office, I will have the horrible war between Russia and Ukraine settled in 24 hours. As the Bible says, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’ And I will be your peacemaker.”

President Trump: "We had the most successful and strongest border in American history, and to get it back I will immediately reinstate all of the incredibly successful border policies of the Trump Administration.”

President Trump: "We love God. We want to protect the cherished position of believing in God… religion is something for you to adhere to & believe in. It keeps you sane, keeps you honest. And they want to take that away from you.” 

President Trump: "For seven years, you and I have been fighting side-by-side to rescue our country from evil and from the sinister forces who hate it. Our enemies are waging war on faith and freedom, on science and religion, on history and tradition, on law and democracy, on God Almighty Himself.”

Insensitive, Disgusting, Just Plain WRONG!

Man in underwear twerks and gyrates in front of numerous children and families for “body positivity” during Minneapolis Pride Parade. pic.twitter.com/9LQmBU8n8N

— Rebecca Brannon (@RebsBrannon) June 25, 2023

Sometimes, Public Opinion MAY Surprise You!

Take a look at this graph.

It's quite revealing. 80% of Republicans and 64% of Independents now think the 2020 election result was affected by cheating -- ie, election fraud of some sort.